Bitcoin is helping Venezuelans fund earthquake relief directly
Grassroots groups in Venezuela are using Bitcoin to raise money directly for medical teams displaced children emergency communications and other earthquake relief efforts
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Patreon is making creator subscriptions more public and some users may not like it
Patreon is updating its privacy rules to publicly display new creator memberships by default beginning July 27, 2026. The move is part of a broader push to make the platform feel more social and discovery-focused, but some users may be uncomfortable with the increased visibility.